Clergy & Staff

The Very Rev. Wayne F. Farrell
Rector

Wayne F. Farrell

Wayne is the seventh rector of St. Boniface, serving the parish since September 2016. He is a native of Sarasota, lifelong Episcopalian, and graduate of the University of Florida. Before seminary he worked as a local homebuilder. He and his family have been active in this parish since 1993. 

Earning his Master of Divinity in 2011 from the University of the South, Sewanee, Wayne then served five years as rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Tarpon Springs, Florida. 

His service to the greater Church includes Dean of the Manasota Deanery and membership on the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council, Finance Committee, and Bishop’s Nominating Committee. 

Wayne’s community leadership includes SURE (Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity,) Boy Scouts of America, Sarasota Homebuilders Association, and the Construction Licensing Board. 

Married to Trish who also grew up in Sarasota, they have two adult children, Mollie and Charlie. Together they enjoy travelling, the arts, ‘Gator football, and good BBQ. 

"As pastor, priest, and teacher it is my joy to love and care for God’s people by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the Sacraments, and equipping the saints for ministry." 

The Rev. Nikki Seger
Assistant Rector

Nikki Seger

Nikki serves as the Assistant Rector of St Boniface on Siesta Key. Nikki moved to Sarasota in December of 2021 having been the Rector of St. Michael’s Lansing (Diocese of Michigan).

With her moniker “the priest who loves to play,” Nikki has long been a professional fly-fishing instructor. She finds the connection between fly fishing and spirituality an easy transition. Annually, she conducts retreats for vestries, other church folk and women who want to learn more about fly fishing. Yet it is equally likely that she is out and about in the community where Nikki fishes for people.

Tackling a career change to ministry, after managing a cardiology research lab and then managing an MBA leadership program, was only the latest in the ambitious quests Nikki has pursued. She has run the grueling 135-mile Ultramarathon in Death Valley – twice.

“As a priest, fly angler, runner, wife (to Jennifer) and cat & dog companion (to Logan, Rosie & Deacon), I’m all about playing and praying. Relationship to others and God’s creation fills me with joy and love. If I can share my passions, I am happiest.” 

The Rev. Elisa Hansen

Deacon

Elisa Hansen

Elisa Hansen has been a Deacon at St. Boniface since her ordination in the Diocese of Southwest Florida in 2017. She has a special interest in the unhoused citizens of Sarasota, especially families, and has served on the board of Family Promise of Sarasota/Manatee.

Elisa is a native of Sarasota, but has lived in a number of different places, including fifteen years in Denmark, where she was a research librarian at the Danish Design Museum and a vestry member at the Church of England parish of St. Albans in Copenhagen. As an art historian, she has held positions as a curator and a director of education in art museums, and has taught art history at several colleges. She is currently the head of the art research library at The Ringling Museum. She holds an undergraduate degree in art history from Florida State University, a master's degree in art history from Southern Methodist University, a master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida, and a post-graduate certification in research librarianship from the Royal School of Library Science in Copenhagen. Her diaconal education was accomplished through the School for Ministry at the Diocese of Southwest Florida. 

Elisa has two daughters, Inga and Anna Sofia, and two grandchildren, Annika and Axel. 

"As a deacon, my ministry is one of servanthood, seeking to be a link between the Church and the world, to be a symbol of Christ's presence when providing pastoral care to those in need, and to serve a liturgical role at the altar."

Dr. James W. Guyer
Organist/Choirmaster

Dr. James W. Guyer

James W. Guyer serves as Organist/Choirmaster at St. Boniface. Dr. Guyer earned his Doctor of Music degree (DM) in organ performance and literature at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with Marilyn Keiser, Larry Smith, and Christopher Young.

Prior to his enrollment at Indiana University, Dr. Guyer was a student of R. Edward Zimmerman at Wheaton College. Dr. Guyer is an active performer in South Florida with appearances in churches on the East and West coasts, including The Community Church of Vero Beach, The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, and The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota.

Other collaborations have included performances of Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang with the Treasure Coast Classical Singers, Mozart’s Requiem & Brahms’s Requiem with the Atlantic Symphonic Chorus and Philharmonic Orchestra, and joint Evensong services with various churches in South Florida.  

Dr. Guyer cherishes a deep appreciation for music and an excitement to share this with his students and congregation. When not making music, Dr. Guyer enjoys spending time in beautiful “Old Florida” with his wife and four children.

Joe Master
Director of Business and Finance

Joe Master

A native of Bethlehem, PA, Joe began his financial career at an early age as a cashier for Giant Foods, Inc., working his way to being the fulltime Store Accountant at age 19 while finishing his undergraduate degree at Moravian University in Management. After graduating from Moravian University in 1994, Joe accepted a position as senior accountant at Dun and Bradstreet and a parttime music director position in the Lutheran Church. Joe played the organ since age 13 and studied music and sang in the college choir at Moravian but did not pursue a degree in that field.  In 1997, Joe moved to Florida after accepting the position of Director of Music and Liturgy and Director of Finance in the Roman Catholic Church. He remained in the same parish for 12 years. In 2013, Joe accepted an accounting position at Modern Business Associates, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL. In 2015, he joined the music ministry as organist and soon after took the parttime position of Director of Finance at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church also in St. Petersburg. He continues to serve as Director of Finance but resigned as organist in October 2022.  In the Autumn of 2019, Joe left his position at Modern Business Associates and joined the staff at St. Boniface as fulltime Director of Business and Finance. In addition, Joe is the Music Scholar at St. Boniface and is currently in the graduate program at Alverno College pursuing his Master’s degree in Sacred Music and Liturgy. Joe and his husband, John, reside in Bradenton.

Lisa Wolf
Office Manager

Lisa Wolf

Dr. Jesse Munoz
Music Administrative Assistant

Dr. Jesse Munoz

Dr. Jesse Munoz (DMA violin performance) serves as the music administrative assistant to Dr. James Guyer (organist/choirmaster) and leads the Audio-Visual Ministry at St. Boniface. A Staff Member since 2019, Jesse has taken on several roles in his time at St. Boniface and served as Interim Facilities Manager from November, 2020 until December, 2021. When he’s not troubleshooting video and audio equipment on Sunday mornings or working with James to plan and prepare for the many musical activities featured on campus, Jesse can be found performing as a professional violinist throughout the Southwest Florida area with The Florida Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra and here at St. Boniface for Christmas Eve and special services.

John Cagney
Sexton

John Cagney

Doriel Boyce RN

Parish Nurse

Volunteer

Doriel Boyce

Doriel Bryce is a Registered Nurse who has practiced in the United Kingdom, Canada and now in the United States. She specializes in Gerontology which is the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging.



Doriel is recognized by the Foundations of Faith Community Nurse and acts as a health advocate, heath educator, health counselor and referral agent. She does not give injections, change dressings, drive people to appointments or provide other hands-on care.

Ewa Niemczyk Atanasowa
Hospitality

Ewa Niemczyk Atanasowa

Deacon Seger-Rangel
Canine Outreach Coordinator

Office Hours
Most days in between naps

Responds to treats and toys

Deacon Seger-Rangel

Deacon is a five-year-old, thirty-five pound, “lab mix” <wink, wink>. Jennifer and Nikki adopted Deacon when he was eight weeks old and have loved him fiercely ever since. Besides his human companions, his family is complete with cat brother Logan and sister Rosie. Deacon comes to work most days with Priest Nikki and allows her to share his office. Deacon’s main ministry is to comfort staff and visitors. He also engages in outreach to the neighborhood dogs on Siesta Key. When not in his office, Deacon can be found in the kid’s playground chasing toys and chewing sticks.